Quality and Compliance Administrator

Location: Nottingham Salary: Depending on experience Hours: Part-time 22-25 hours per week Working arrangement: Office Based Are you passionate about quality, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement, and keen to make a practical difference across a growing business? Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables. We are looking for a proactive Quality and Compliance Administrator to support the effective operation of our Quality and Environmental Management Systems and help ensure we continue to meet the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. This exciting opportunity operates on a part-time basis, 22 – 25hrs per week. About the Role: In this varied role you will report to the Operations Director and support the maintenance and continual improvement of SLS's Integrated Management System for quality and environmental management. Working closely with process owners and colleagues across the organisation, you will also support ISO certification requirements, coordinate internal and external audit activity, maintain accurate compliance records and help embed quality, environmental performance and continual improvement into day-to-day ways of working, always looking to identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk and strengthen performance. About You: We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and comfortable working with colleagues across different areas of the business. To be successful in this exciting role you will have excellent administration, organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage priorities, maintain accurate records and follow actions through to completion. Good analytical skills and confidence working with data, reports and performance information are also key. You will demonstrate a practical and collaborative approach, with the confidence to raise concerns and suggest improvements where appropriate. Experience of working with or supporting a Quality Management System, Environmental Management System or Integrated Management System, knowledge or practical experience of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 and/or experience of internal audits, compliance activity, quality assurance or similar will be advantageous, although not essential. For the right person with the right attitude, we are happy to support and train you in this area, providing that you demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, develop your knowledge and keep up to date with relevant quality and environmental requirements. Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and business systems is required, along with a full, valid UK driving licence and the willingness to travel to other Group locations for meetings, audits and reviews when required. In return, we offer you:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Small, friendly, and sociable teams with staff events
• Company profit bonus schemes
• Cycle2work schemes
• Free parking at all our UK sites
• Career opportunities for development and progression Why Join SLS? Being the leading independent distributor of laboratory supplies in the UK does not come easy. Our people work very hard and demonstrate a commitment that is second to none in achieving our aims. In return, we provide an environment where high achievers can flourish, develop, make a real difference and be rewarded for their efforts. That is why most of our people stay with us for years and our people are the reason that we continue to be successful! In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that people can bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, veteran's status, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you are looking to join a company where you can proudly bring your whole self to work, we invite you to apply today to any role that feels like the next step on your journey. We are passionate about our people & have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming & supportive of new individuals joining the company with a brilliant management team to support you as you find your feet in the role. We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer.